Hello, am designing a project where i will have switch between two generators say 5kW and 10kW to get either 5, 10 or 15kW depending on the load. will consider line current drawn.

I would like to use microcontrollers to do the work and i want to use a PC (computer) to act as my microcontroller but i do not know how to do this.

I am not familiar with microcontrollers but am willing to learn starting with the above and will learn the coding with your help.

Thanks

Colin

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Are you sure you need to switch between them? If they are both running at the time of the power change, you don´t really need to switch them, i.e. if they are capable of running in parallel you should leave them like that. I don´t see any benefit in switchnig them.

Are you sure you need to switch between them? If they are both running at the time of the power change, you don´t really need to switch them, i.e. if they are capable of running in parallel you should leave them like that. I don´t see any benefit in switchnig them.

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How are distributed power generations connected to national grid? i think it depends on the purpose.

A little pop may only jab a breaker. But a BIG POP could lead to fused windings, smoked controller, and even fuel tank rupture. (Not pretty...well.... kind of )

Depending on how you connect to your "national grid" a little slip can dump thousands of Amperes into an improperly setup "Customer Generation Station"

You also must have phase watchers, and cannot be out of the 50 or 60hz by more than 3hz for more than 2 cycles. Doing so can cause damage to your equiptment, the power companies equiptment, and regular customers appliances/computers/etc.

This leads to HUGE fines on your part. SO, be sure not to play around. Do it right.

If you are considering becoming a secondary generation station, call or contact your local power company. They will send people out to tell you exactly what to do, and even help you get some of the equipment you need. Often the power company can get you the equipment for far less money than you could yourself.